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     Harry Richard Cooke was born on 4 July 1888. He married Myrtle Snapp, daughter of Lafayette Dedrick Snapp and Mary Hester Luckenbill, in May 1910 at Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. Harry Richard Cooke died on 13 August 1984 at age 96.

     Henry Guilford Cooke was born on 9 September 1913 at London, England. He was the son of Henry Walter Cooke and Norah Acheson. Henry Guilford Cooke was naturalized on 8 February 1935 at California. He married Iva Bernice Rhine, daughter of Ivan James Rhine and Lynna Blanch Warner, before April 1940. Henry Guilford Cooke died on 16 January 2000 at Marin Co., CA, at age 86 Dates per SSDI, last residence Mill Valley.

     Henry Walter Cooke was born on 18 February 1876 at Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. He married Norah Acheson. Henry Walter Cooke died in 1951. He was buried in 1951 at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, Marin Co., CA, Findagrave #155469843.

     Katherine Marie Cooke was born on 9 August 1904 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Austin Cooke and Sarah Ella Haines.² Katherine Marie Cooke married Joseph Franklin Barbee, son of William Ritson Barbee and Sarah Jane Stockley, before April 1940.¹ Katherine Marie Cooke died in December 1980 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 76 Dates per SSDI, last residence Columbus.

     Lois Dillane Cooke married Guilford Barteaux Halket.

     Daisy Cookerow was born on 7 November 1881 at Pottstown, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Martin B. Cookerow and Catharine Anthony.¹ Daisy Cookerow married Frank R. Vanderstucken, son of Frank Vanderstucken and Mary (?), on 2 June 1909, Ceremony by Rev. O. P. Smith.¹

     Isabella M. Cookerow was born on 1 July 1891.¹ She was the daughter of Martin B. Cookerow and Catharine Anthony.¹ Isabella M. Cookerow died on 18 May 1906 at age 14.¹

     Joseph Cookerow married Ellen Riker.

     Lillie Cookerow was born on 16 October 1885.¹ She was the daughter of Martin B. Cookerow and Catharine Anthony.¹ Lillie Cookerow died on 28 December 1887 at age 2.¹

     Martin B. Cookerow lived at Pottstown, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was born on 3 August 1863.¹ He was the son of Joseph Cookerow and Ellen Riker.^2,1 Martin B. Cookerow married Catharine Anthony, daughter of Henry P. Anthony and Mary Amanda Nyce, on 24 November 1884, Ceremony by Rev. B. G. Parker.² Martin B. Cookerow died on 20 March 1905 at age 41.¹

     Mary C. Cooksey was born circa 1837 at Kentucky.¹ She married Martin Baskett.¹

     Lucinda Ann Cookston was born on 27 September 1829 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Cookston and Lydia Hughes.² Lucinda Ann Cookston married Samuel Clippinger, son of Johann Adam Clippinger and Mary Margaret Kaufman, at Logan Co. (probably), OH. Lucinda Ann Cookston died on 13 June 1873 at age 43.

     Thomas Cookston was born circa 1799 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Lydia Hughes circa 1828.¹ Thomas Cookston died in 1871 at Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH.

     Clarence Harold Cookus was born on 6 July 1913 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.¹ He was the son of Lester Bernard Cookus and Louella Frye.¹ Occupation: Projectionist, movie theater. in 1940. Clarence Harold Cookus died in April 1987 at Berkeley Co., WV, at age 73 Dates per SSDI, last residence Martinsburg.

     Clarence Harrison Cookus was born on 25 August 1859 at Frederick Co., VA. He was the son of John Thomas Cookus and Susan R. M. Harrison. Clarence Harrison Cookus married Susan Maria Fetzer, daughter of Bernard Fetzer and Caroline Kremer, in 1882. Clarence Harrison Cookus died on 9 February 1915 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV, at age 55

Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #11808939):

Son of John T. Cookus.

The subject of this appreciation was born in Frederick County, Virgina, August 25, 1859, and departed this life at Romney, W.Va., February 9, 1915. He was the son of John T. And Susan Harrison Cookus. He was educated in the public schools of his native county and at Dayton, Va. He learned the harness trade at Winchester, Va., under old Captain Hardy, but subsequently taught school at Berkeley and Hampshire counties, W.Va. Some twenty-eight or thirty years ago he settled in business in Romney, which he continued until God called him to his blessed reward. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church when about seventeen years of age and later became a member of the Presbyterian Church, in both of which he rendered valuable service. As a Christian he was intelligent, humble, consecrated and faithful to all the duties of his church, being an example for his large class of young men in the Sunday-school and to the rest of his brethren. As a deacon in the church he was "full of faith and of the Holy Ghost" and filled that difficult office with peculiar ability, his services being invaluable. He was a tender an most considerate husband, a father who made his sons his companions. As a business man and citizen he was eminently upright and honest, his word being as good as his bond. There are few men who are more missed in the home, in the church and in the county and whose life bore a more clear cut testimony to the power of God's grace. He left a devoted wife, two sons, his church......

He was buried in February 1915 at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, Hampshire Co., WV, Findagrave #11808939.

     Harrison Shull Cookus was born on 25 June 1919 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Harrison Cookus and Ione Josephine Shull.¹ Harrison Shull Cookus began military service U.S. Army, WW II. He married Rettabelle Kinnick, daughter of George Butler Kinnick and Winnie Belle Holmes. Harrison Shull Cookus died on 5 September 2006 at Boone, Watauga Co., NC, at age 87. He was buried in September 2006 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.

     Henry Harrison Cookus was born on 7 November 1887 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.¹ He was the son of Clarence Harrison Cookus and Susan Maria Fetzer.¹ Henry Harrison Cookus married Ione Josephine Shull, daughter of Dr. Daniel James William Shull and Margaret Ann Hiett, in 1912. Henry Harrison Cookus died on 16 December 1948 at Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, at age 61. He was buried in December 1948 at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.

     John Thomas Cookus was born on 13 November 1827 at Virginia. He married Susan R. M. Harrison. John Thomas Cookus died on 4 May 1863 at Frederick Co., VA, at age 35. Cause of death: Civil War casualty. He was buried in May 1863 at Back Creek Quaker Cemetery, Gainesboro, Frederick Co., VA.

     Joseph Bernard Cookus was born on 18 August 1909 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV. He was the son of Lester Bernard Cookus and Louella Frye. Joseph Bernard Cookus died on 22 May 1924 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV, at age 14. He was buried in May 1924 at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.

     Lester Bernard Cookus was born in November 1884 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.¹ He was the son of Clarence Harrison Cookus and Susan Maria Fetzer.¹ Lester Bernard Cookus married Louella Frye, daughter of Henry Tucker Frye and Elizabeth Jane Wilson, in 1909. Lester Bernard Cookus lived on 14 January 1920 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.² He died on 4 March 1953 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV, at age 68

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Lester B. Cookus

Romney - Lester B. Cookus, 69, was found dead at his home on Middle Ridge Monday. Authorities stated he had been dea about an hour prior to his discovery by a neighbor.

A native of Hampshire County, he was a son of C.H. and Susan (Fetzer) Cookus and had resided here until moving to Middle Ridge four years ago.

Surviving is a son, Harold Cookus, Martinsburg.
Services were conducted yesterday at Romney Presbyterian Church. Rev. P. Cary Adams pastor, officiated and interment was in Indian Mound Cemetery.

Cumberland (MD) Evening Times
5 Mar 1953.

He was buried in March 1953 at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.

     Sylvia Ann Cookus was born on 20 September 1913 at Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Harrison Cookus and Ione Josephine Shull.¹ Sylvia Ann Cookus married Melvin Mowrer Charles, son of Franklin Lennert Charles and Minnie Susan Mowrer, in 1950. Sylvia Ann Cookus died on 6 January 2003 at St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL, at age 89 Biography (per findagrave.com Memorial #11808982):

Regent - Maria Jefferson Chapter DAR
President - Ft. Caroline Huguenot Society
Regent - Timiquan Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists
President - Patriots Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812
President - Ancient City Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy
Senior President - Don Pedro Menedez Society, CAR
First Settlers of Albany
Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century
Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims
Dames of the Court of Honor.

She was buried in January 2003 at Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL.

     John Anthony Coolen was born on 30 January 1933 at North Bend, Coos Co, OR; per 1965 divorce record. Adopted son of Harry F. and Josephine (Marino) Coolen. He died on 11 February 2010 at Arlington, Gilliam Co., OR, at age 77.

     Alonzo C. Cooley was born on 23 September 1847 at Little York, Washington Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Hiram Cooley and Olivia Langdon.¹ Alonzo C. Cooley began military service on 24 January 1865 enlisted, Private, 144th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Co. "B", Capt. Ogden, mustered out at Stevens Station, Virginia 5 AUG 1865. He married Nancy Melissa Jackson, daughter of James A. Jackson and Eliza Jane Robertson, on 10 December 1868 at Muddy Fork, Clark Co., IN. Alonzo C. Cooley died on 11 December 1925 at Clark Co., IN, at age 78 OBITUARY - The Sentinel, December 18, 1925

Alonzo C. Cooley was born at Little York, Scott County, Ind. Sept. 23. 1847, died Dec. 11th, 1925, aged seventy-eight years, two months and seventeen days.
He was united in marriage to Nancy M. Jackson Dec 1st, 1868, who survives him: To this union 4 sons were born: Steph. A. Cooley, and James E. Cooley, of New Albany; Chas. E. Cooley, whose whereabouts are unknown, and Bertie, who died in infancy; and one daughter, Mary E. Hagest, deceased. There are also 13 grandchildren living and four dead, nine great grand children, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his unexpected and tragic death.
He was united to the Muddy Fork Christian Church under the teaching of Milburn Littell in his youth, and held to the faith until the end.
He served his country in the war between the States under Capt. Ogden, Co., B. 144 Reg. Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out of service at Stevens' Station, VA. in 1865.
He returned to Clark County, Indiana and remained a resident of this county until his death.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the Bridgeport Christian Church, conducted by Evan Ottis W. Scott, and burial in Hickory Grove cemetery.

Cause of death: on 11 December 1925 injured by a mule while working in the woods. He was buried in December 1925 at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Carr Twp., Clark Co., IN.

     Alonzo Edward Cooley was born on 21 May 1902 at Clark Co., IN. He was the son of Stephen Albert Cooley and Eva G. Money. Alonzo Edward Cooley died on 18 January 1905 at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, at age 2 Obituary - Alonzo Edward "Lonnie" Cooley, New Albany, Indiana Evening Tribune; 1905 January 19; page 4 column 2:

Alonzo Edward, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cooley, died yesterday of pneumonia at their home, 115 Chartres street. The remains were taken this morning to Jackson's cemetery, twelve miles north of the city, for interment.

He was buried in January 1905 at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Carr Twp., Clark Co., IN.

     Annetta Cooley was born on 16 November 1917 at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. She was the daughter of James Edward Cooley and Anna Beulah Wimp. Annetta Cooley married Paul Edward Reinhardt, son of Edward Reinhardt and Bertha E. Stucker, on 14 April 1941. Annetta Cooley died on 20 September 1991 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 73 OBITUARY - New Albany, Indiana Tribune, September 24, 1991; page 2 column 4

Anetta Reinhardt
Annetta Cooley Reinhardt, 73, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Friday at her home.
She was a native of New Albany and a member of St. Petersburg United Methodist Chruch.
Survivors include two daughters, Judie Mapp of Wadly, Alabama, and Paula Loponuke of St. Petersburg; and two sisters, Emma Jean Martin of Clarksville and Janet Kremer, New Albany.
Funeral arrangements are pending.

She was buried in September 1991 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., FL.

     Bernice Cooley died on 2 December 1918 at Floyd Co., IN. She was born on 2 December 1918 at Floyd Co., IN. She was the daughter of James Edward Cooley and Anna Beulah Wimp.

     Betty Jane Cooley was born on 9 February 1928 at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. She was the daughter of Marion Leroy Cooley and Sarah Catherine McHone. Betty Jane Cooley married Raymond Theodore Schmidt on 8 April 1960 at Cyrus Jones Chapel, Elm Park Methodist Church, Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA, ceremony by Rev. Joseph Santomen. Betty Jane Cooley lived in 2001 at Scranton, PA. She died on 21 December 2014 at St. Mary's Villa Nursting Home, Elmhurst, Lackawanna Co., PA, at age 86

Obituary -- The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 24 DEC 2014, p.B9 (Newspapers.com):

Betty Jane Schmidt
December 21, 2014

Betty Jane Schmidt, 86, a longtime resident of Scranton, died Sunday evening in St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home after a brief illness. Her husband, Raymond T. Schmidt, died Feb. 8, 2002.

Born in Sellersburg, Ind., daughter of the late Marion and Sarah McHone Cooley, she was a former member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Before retirement, she had been employed by Administrator Insurance.

Betty was an avid NASCAR fan. Along with her husband, she worked and was active at the Moc-A-Tek Speedway, Lakeville.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to staff at the St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home for their kindness and the exceptional care they gave to Betty.

Surviving are two sons, Kevin Schmidt and his wife, Brenda, Dalton; and Ted Schmidt, Scranton; a grandson, Kevin Schmidt Jr; two nieces and a nephew.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Randall Cooley and Paul Cooley, and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Ratliff.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Miller Bean Funeral Home, Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton, by the Rev. Arthur W. Davis, pastor of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

Friends may call on Friday from 9 until time of service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home, 516 St. Mary’s Villa Road, Elmhurst Twp., PA 18444.

     Burtie Cooley was born on 1 April 1875 at Clark Co. (probably), IN. He was the son of Alonzo C. Cooley and Nancy Melissa Jackson. Burtie Cooley died on 3 April 1875 at Clark Co., IN. He was buried in April 1875 at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Carr Twp., Clark Co., IN, Headstone inscription:

BURTIE
Son of
A. C. & MELISSA
COOLEY
BORN
Apr. 1, 1875
DIED
Apr. 3, 1875.

     Catherine Lea Cooley was born on 15 September 1967. She was the daughter of Richard Bruce Cooley. Catherine Lea Cooley died on 7 September 2013 at age 45

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Catherine Lea Cooley, 45, passed away Saturday evening at her residence. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in New Albany where she volunteered her time working in the food pantry. She was a graduate of the New Albany/Floyd County School System and also worked part time at Rauch Industries.

Survivors include:
Her Mother: Martha S.(Neely) Cooley
Brother: Rick Cooley
Sister: Vikki Adkins (Kirk)
Nephews and Niece: York, Tate and Elena Adkins
Aunts and Uncles: Peggy Moses, Jackie Neely and Harry Neely Jr, (Gerry)
Special Friend: David Newman

She was preceded in death by:
Her father: Richard B. Cooley
Grandparents: Harry and Bertha Neely and Frank and Ruby Cooley
Uncle: John Neely.

She was buried in September 2013 at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, Findagrave #117333443.

     Charles Elmer Cooley was born on 25 April 1871 at Clark Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Alonzo C. Cooley and Nancy Melissa Jackson.¹ Charles Elmer Cooley married Emma Hannah Money, daughter of Edward Money and Permelia Cotton, on 5 February 1893 at Clark Co., IN, seven children born, five living as of 1910 census.
Note: It was reported that Charles deserted the family and was in the Army during World War I. However, he would have been 46 in April, 1917 -- the Army had little interest in recruits of that age. There is no WWI draft registration record in ancestry.com's online database of draft registration records.

In the 1920 census Emma is listed as a widow. However, Charles may have actually abandoned the family. When Charles' father died (1925), his obituary said that Charles' whereabouts were unknown. Sometime before 1930, Emma remarried to John B. Wilkinson.[:CR]